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Innovation management is pivotal when creating a resilient digital economy by enabling organizations to adapt, thrive, and stay competitive in an evolving technological landscape. As digital transformation increases across industries, effective innovation management allows businesses to harness emerging technologies, optimize processes, and create new value propositions to meet the needs of consumers and markets. This involves developing new products and services while cultivating a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In a resilient digital economy, innovation management ensures organizations can navigate disruptions, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities. Further exploration into innovation management practices may help drive long-term growth and sustainability in a digitized world. Innovation Management for a Resilient Digital Economy explores the intersection of innovation management, emerging technologies, and data-driven industries within the context of building a resilient digital economy. It delves into the latest advancements in technology and examines how these innovations drive new business models that aim for economic success while prioritizing social and environmental impact. This book covers topics such as management science, supply chains, and circular economy, and is a useful resource for economists, business owners, managers, computer engineers, data scientists, academicians, and researchers.

Dr Miltiadis D. Lytras is a visiting researcher at Effat University. Dr Lytras is a world-class expert in the fields of cognitive computing, information systems, technology-enabled innovation, social networks, computers in human behavior, and knowledge management. He is an expert in advanced computer science and management, editor, lecturer, and research consultant, with extensive experience in academia and the business sector in Europe and Asia. He served as the Editor in Chief of the International Journal in Semantic Web and Information Systems. He has co-edited more than 110 high impact factor special issues in ISI/Scopus indexed journals and co-Edited/Authored more than 80 books in international publishers including Elsevier, Emerald, IGI-Global, Springer, etc. Dr Lytras has co-authored more than 120 high impact factor papers in Q1 and Q2, Web of Science and Scopus indexed Journals such as: IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering; IEEE Internet Computing; IEEE Transactions on Education; IEEE Access; Future Generation Computer Systems; Journal of Business Research; International Journal of Information Management; Journal of Innovation and Knowledge; Technological forecasting and Social Change; Journal of Ambient Technology and Humanized Computing; World Wide Web Journal; Computers in Human Behavior; Studies in Higher Education; Telematics and Informatics; Information Systems Management; IJ of Engineering Education; Journal of Universal Computer Science; Journal of Knowledge Management; British Journal on Education Technology; Interactive Learning Environment; Educational Technology and Society; Behavior and Information Technology, etc. Dr. Lytras has a 25 years’ experience on Research and Development projects and grants with significant skills and competencies to the successful conceptualization, financing and implementation of R&D projects with extensive experience in Europe, Middle East, and Far East. He has involved in more than 70 R&D projects overtime. Main areas of expertis Dr. Lytras has hold various senior editorial positions in prestigious journals over time including Editor in Chief and Associate Editor positions. He has also the privilege to guest edit more than 130 special issues in high impact factor journals. • Founding Editor and Editor in Chief of IJ on Semantic Web and Information Systems (High Impact Factor, WoS indexed) Additional editorial positions (selected): • Founding Editor in Chief, International Journal on Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL) • Founding Editor in Chief International Journal of Knowledge and Learning (IJKL) • Founding Editor in Chief of International Journal of Knowledge Society Research (IJKSR) Dr. Lytras has (co-edited) more than 100 peer reviewed volumes/books in topics related to his expertise. Indicative titles include: • Digital Transformation in Healthcare in Post-COVID-19 Times • Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: Empowering Communities, Limitless Innovation, Sustainable Development and the Next Generation, • Smart Cities: Issues and Challenges: Mapping Political, Social and Economic Risks and Threats • Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond

Afnan Alkhaldi , the Acting Assistant Dean for the Arab Open University, is a distinguished academic and consultant with a profound impact on the development of Smart Cities and Information Systems. Her expertise is showcased through her significant role in consulting for Kuwait Economic Cities, particularly in the pioneering smart city project, Al-Hareer City. With a Ph.D. in operation and information management, she brings nearly a decade of experience to her field, emphasizing eGovernance and operational efficiencies. Dr. Afnan's innovative approach, coupled with her ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across diverse environments, positions her as a key figure in driving forward Kuwait's smart city initiatives. Academic or professional affiliation: Arab Open University- Kuwait Branch / Effat University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Contact number: +965 98819331 Email address: aalkhaldi@aou.edu.kw

Andreea Claudia Serban is Professor at the Department of Economics and Economic Policies, Faculty of Economics and Business Communication and director of Doctoral School of Economics I, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. She holds a PhD in Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a post-PhD in Economics from Romanian Academy of Science. Her research activity consists in publication of 15 books and numerous economic studies in highly ranked journals and participation in many international conferences. She is Associate Editor for International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems (IJSWIS – WoS indexed journal) and Editor in Chief for Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues (journal indexed in many international databases). She also serves as reviewer for prestigious international journals and is involved in the editorial boards and scientific committees of numerous international conferences and academic publications. In addition to her academic work, she has extensive experience in quality assurance and accreditation in higher education, acting as expert, evaluator, and reviewer in accreditation and external evaluation processes across the European Union and beyond. She has collaborated with several national and international quality assurance and accreditation bodies, contributing to institutional and programme evaluation, the development of quality standards, and the promotion of academic excellence in higher education.